President Obama delivered remarks at the 2016 Democratic National Convention, telling the crowd, “Tonight, I ask you to do for Hillary Clinton what you did for me.” He praised Hillary Clinton’s qualifications for president, saying “She knows what’s at stake in the decisions our government makes.” He also criticized Donald Trump, saying “Our strength, our greatness does not depend on Donald Trump.” Following his remarks, he was joined on stage by Hillary Clinton.

The theme of the second day of the 2016 Republican National Convention was “Make America Work Again.” Speakers included Governor Chris Christie (R-NJ), Donald Trump Jr., and Dr. Ben Carson. Appearing from New York City, Donald Trump thanked delegates and supporters after becoming the Republican Party’s official presidential nominee. Mr. Trump called his campaign and candidacy a movement and urged supporters to go all the way with him. He ended his brief appearance with his slogan, “Let’s make America great again.”

Republican presidential candidate Governor John Kasich (R-OH) spoke about the results of the “Super Tuesday” primary elections. Governor Kasich said he was pleased with the early results, and looked forward to beating Republican frontrunner Donald Trump in his home state of Ohio on March 15, 2016. Governor Kasich spoke at the the Hilton Hotel in Jackson, Mississippi, where he had been attending the Central Mississippi Republicans Gala Dinner.

Republican presidential candidate Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) spoke to supporters at his primary night party in Columbia, South Carolina. He vowed to continue his campaign, and called on those attending to support his efforts to win the party’s nomination. Beforehand, he was introduced by three supporters who endorsed his campaign: Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), Representative Trey Gowdy (R-SC), and Governor Nikki Haley (R-SC).